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On a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line Earlier this month, I observed the waves crashing against the coastline near Brest, France. Perched in an elegant armchair positioned at one end of the Penrose Atrium aboard the latest addition to their fleet, the Norwegian Aqua, I managed to secure what seemed like an ideal vantage point despite the bustling atmosphere during the busy morning hours. It didn’t happen by coincidence. The atrium is part of multiple zones that the cruise company enlarged on Aqua, which was the inaugural vessel for their Prima Plus Class series. To increase its size beyond those in the standard Prima Class—like the Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva—the ship had two sections measuring 11 meters (36 feet) each appended to it, as stated by Mark Kansley, who serves as the line’s top executive overseeing hotel operations. We had some leeway regarding the placement of those sections, and I believe we took our guests' preferences into account," he said t...

If you have ever taken one of the coolest pontoon boats Out on the lake, you may have observed that the steering wheel typically appears on the right side. Nautically speaking, this position is referred to as the starboard side. For those in the U.S., where vehicle manufacturing places the steering wheel on the left side for all terrestrial vehicles, this can be quite noticeable. Various explanations aim to clarify why this difference exists. One hypothesis suggests that prior to modern times, even when going back further, the most powerful outboard engines Typically, the steering oars of a vessel were placed on the starboard side because most individuals tend to favor their right hand. This arrangement offered greater ease of use. Nevertheless, a person’s primary hand does not influence steering a vessel nowadays, making it somewhat peculiar to maintain this practice solely due to tradition. A more pragmatic explanation stems from propeller torque. As some of The four funda...